John Lyon

Black Person Information

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Lyon
Family Code:
43441
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Union
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1840
Died Year:
1864
Occupation:
Waiter
Height:
70
Skin Color:
Yellow

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Enslavement status unknown
First Owner Code:
W0000
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Union
First Owner Year Transferred:
1864
Second Owner Name:
Freed upon joining U.S. Army
Second Owner Code:
Z1000

Military Service

Military Unit:
8th Heavy Artillery USCT Company C
Enlisted Year:
1864

Additional Information

Notes:
Was in the battle of Paducah 3/26/1864. Died at Paducah KY

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